Stakes on each selection will range from a minimum of 1pt ( or 1/2 a point each way ) to a maximum of 3 pts - thus there will be no steep increase in an attempt to smash my way out of trouble during a quiet spell.

Saturday, 27 October 2018

Two 'could be anythings' head the market leaving plenty of value elsewhere. The nursery Fanaar finished runner-up in now, with hindsight, looks like turning into a Group class level event. The winner following up in a Newmarket nursery but looking very smart, the third horse home also winning since and thought good enough to run in the Radley Stakes today. All in all, Fanaar should give a good account of himself here.

House of Kings is an interesting runner for Clive Cox. The form of his victory last time is working out well and though on overall form he has a bit to find, he looks to have plenty more to come and the yard is always to be respected.

Duke of Navan has been easy to back this morning but that should not deter as he is very useful and reliable, and though in the grips of the handicapper there is no reason why he should not run his race. He is closely matched with Bigmarte on from when they last met and will be have been sent down hear forward enough in condition to run his race.